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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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iroc rims???
will iroc rims give slightly better performance than the originals on a rs?? due to weight??
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Screw weight, the difference in 215/65/15 tires vs 245/50/16s is amazing!
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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so i made the right choice of buyin some iroc rims????
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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Uh... yes?

pics!
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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im in the process of redoing the rims...the article in the tech article section........and have some new kelly chargers on the way, but ill get some pics when i can!!
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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Originally posted by Doward
Screw weight, the difference in 215/65/15 tires vs 245/50/16s is amazing!
hell, just putting 235/60/15's on the stock rims is a hell of an improvement over 215's.

I feel pitty for anyone running 215's. :sillylol:
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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Bridgestone Potenza RE730 P245/50ZR-16 Tires Booooyaaaa


Don't be dissing the 15x7's..... hehehe, they have my winter tires mounted on them


Here is a picture from the rear of the Potenza's.
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